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  8. Madras Thorn

species 12,750 observations

Madras Thorn

Pithecellobium dulce

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

29 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red-bordered Pixie, Large Orange Sulphur, Cassius Blue, Pale-edged Selenisa 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Thorn Treehopper, Cedar Waxwing, House Finch, Streak-backed Oriole 20
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Banded Peacock, Marine Blue, Lucy's Warbler, Clavipes Sphinx 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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